Primary (K–3)
ProgramsMarine Species, Canoeing
Curriculum linkScience (living things and local habitats) and physical and health education
By grade
Match a trip to your class
Intermediate (4–7)
ProgramsSailing, Climate Change, Canoeing
Curriculum linkScience (ecosystems and people's effect on them) and physical and health education
Secondary (8–12)
ProgramsSailing, Maritime History, Climate Change, Yacht day
Curriculum linkScience, social studies (local history) and physical and health education
The Salish Sea Journey with Talaysay Tours can be added to any program.
Outdoor education
Learning with the land and the ocean
Developed with Parks Canada, Indigenous educators and local conservation partners, and led by UBC Marine Biology and Oceanography students. For Primary, Intermediate and Secondary learners, as single visits or a series, aligned with the BC Curriculum in science, social studies, physical education and Indigenous learning.
Marine Species
Meet the marine species of Vancouver on a guided expedition to the habitats of English Bay.
Climate Change
Explore Vancouver's ecosystems and how people affect marine life, paddling the foreshore on a research excursion.
Maritime History
Vancouver's maritime history through canoe rides, sailing and a nature walk uncovering WWII remnants.
Salish Sea Journey
A one-hour Indigenous cultural learning add-on with Talaysay Tours, for any program, age-appropriate and guided by Cultural Land Ambassadors.
About the Salish Sea Journey →A sample day
A full day at Jericho
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Arrive and safety briefing |
| 9:15 | First activity |
| 11:45 | Lunch, at the beach or indoors if wet |
| 12:15 | Second activity |
| 2:00 | Bus |
Half-day groups come for the morning or 11 to 2. Times can shift to suit your bus and bell schedule.
Prices
What a trip costs
Per student, before tax.
| Format | What's included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | Up to 3 hours, one activity | Sailing $55Canoeing or Outdoor education $45 |
| Full day | Up to 6 hours, any two activities | $85 |
| Packages | Book 2 or 5 trips in one school year, half or full days | Sailing $95 for 2, $199 for 5Canoeing or Outdoor education $75 for 2, $165 for 5Full day $145 for 2, $309 for 5 |
| Yacht day | Ages 12+, per group | Up to 5 students $600Up to 10 students $1,000Two yachts, up to 15 students $1,350 |
| Salish Sea Journey | With Talaysay Tours, added to any program | Priced by Talaysay Tours |
12-student minimum charge. Best dates: Tuesday to Thursday, 3 May to 11 June and 7 to 30 September.
Ready to plan your visit?
Send your dates, grade and group size. Standard half and full days: we confirm your date within 1 school day. Custom plans: a plan and quote within 2 school days.
Full day or multiple visits
Build the right trip
Combine sailing, canoeing and outdoor education into a full-day field trip, with students rotating through sessions. Multi-visit programs build skills toward certifications in sailing, canoeing or outdoor education.
- Meeting rooms
- Showers and change rooms
- Indoor and outdoor event spaces
- A rooftop deck with views of the mountains and downtown
- The Galley Patio and Grill
- On-site parking for buses and parent drivers